I am afraid that the current helmet law, as written now, is almost totally
unenforceable. I requested an A.G. Opinion on the matter and the answer
we received has led the Commanders of the Highway Patrol to the conclusion
that unless a rider has a cooking pot on their head each individual
officer will have to be able to articulate that he/she was able to
determine from a distance that the helmet did not meet the standards set
by USDOT. Our law relates to what manufacturers have to do. The Highway
Patrol is not against, or for helmets, as we are not the policy makers,
however the law must be clear so that we can fairly and evenly enforce it.
Deputy A.G. Brian Stockton prepared the opinion and could be of more
help. As always if I may be of any service please feel free to call.